Liberia’s new president takes on tough challenge
Mocked by his critics as “Sleepy Joe”, 79-year-old Joseph Boakai is set to be sworn in as Liberia’s oldest-ever president after scraping
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French protesters ask Macron not to sign off on an immigration law with a far-right footprint
PARIS (AP) — Tens of thousands of people marched in the streets of cities across France on Sunday to call on President
Storm Isha Brings Strong Winds and Gusts Across Britain
Britain was under strong wind warnings, including a tornado watch, as a winter storm swept over the country on Sunday, bringing potential
Demonstrations in support of Ukrainian PoWs held in cities across Ukraine – photo
Relatives of Ukrainian prisoners of war (PoWs) have been holding demonstrations in support of them in cities across Ukraine as part of
Netanyahu Again Rebuffs Biden Over Palestinian State
He loved to play basketball with his friends. He dreamed of studying business administration to help his family’s stores. He enjoyed taking
Israel drops leaflets on under-siege Palestinians asking for their help to find Israeli hostages, as Gaza death toll hits 25,000
Israel dropped leaflets asking Gaza’s residents for help finding the remaining hostages taken by Hamas. 132 hostages taken on October 7 remain
‘No End in Sight’: Evacuated Israeli City Braces for Possible War With Hezbollah
new video loaded: ‘No End in Sight’: Evacuated Israeli City Braces for Possible War With Hezbollah transcript Back transcript ‘No End in
Deadly blast at market in Russian-annexed city, local officials say
At least 25 people were killed in a shelling attack in the Russian-held city of Donetsk, the Moscow-installed leader of the region
As Switzerland’s Glaciers Shrink, a Way of Life May Melt Away
For centuries, Swiss farmers have sent their cattle, goats and sheep up the mountains to graze in warmer months before bringing them
Europe seems to have adapted to life without Russian gas
European countries dealing with recent transportation issues in the Middle East did not notice the increase in gas prices, which may indicate
Palestinian American Teenager Killed in the West Bank Is Mourned
Family members of a Palestinian American teenager who was fatally shot in the occupied West Bank demanded on Saturday that authorities find
‘Unprecedented’ spike in terror threats amid Israel-Hamas war, top UK terrorism official says
The terrorism threat in the United Kingdom is at an “unprecedented” level following the start of the war between Israel and Hamas
Religious spectacle to mark opening of Ram temple by India’s Modi
By Saurabh Sharma and YP Rajesh AYODHYA, India (Reuters) – A grand temple to Hindu god Lord Ram opens on Monday on
Senior Ukrainian official explains when talks with Russia are possible
Mykhailo Podoliak, adviser to the head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, believes that Ukraine may negotiate with Russia if the latter suffers
The Non-Aligned Movement calls Israel’s war in Gaza illegal and condemns attacks on Palestinians
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Heads of states of the Non-Aligned Movement Saturday called Israel’s military campaign in the Gaza Strip “illegal” and
Delayed production of REB systems contributes to Ukraine’s current quantity shortage, says Ihnat
The future lies in radio-electronic warfare (REB) technologies; however, it’s unwise to overestimate REB given Ukraine’s current quantity, said Yuriy Ihnat, the spokesperson for the
Widening Mideast Crisis: Iran Accuses Israel of Killing 4 Military Advisers in Syria
President Biden pressed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel on Friday to agree to the creation of a Palestinian state after the
Death toll since October 7 almost 25,000
Almost 25,000 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip since the current war began, the Hamas-controlled Health Ministry reported on Saturday.
Rare Earth Metals May Be Lurking in Your Junk Drawer
Common metals like iron, copper and aluminum are already widely recycled. But only about 1 percent of rare earths in old products
Colombian mission to Antarctica analyzes climate change footprints
Colombia’s 10th Antarctic Expedition is making its way to the far reaches of the continent, exploring remote and almost untouched places inhabited
Dormitory Fire Kills 13 in Central China
A fire in the dormitory of a kindergarten and elementary school in central China killed 13 people, Chinese state-owned news media reported
Will Félix Tshisekedi deliver war or peace for DR Congo and Rwanda?
Félix Tshisekedi is being sworn in for a second term as Democratic Republic of Congo president following a chaotic, disputed election. He
Palestinians tell of fears for the future as war destroys Gaza
As Israel intensifies its offensive on Khan Younis, Palestinians in Gaza have spoken of their fears for the future. Some of the
Montreal’s Chinatown registered as city’s first heritage site
[Source] Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante this week announced that the city’s historic Chinatown became its first area designated as a heritage site,
French Police Officer Convicted in Théo Luhaka Abuse Case
A police officer who brutalized a 22-year-old Black man with an expandable baton during an arrest seven years ago was convicted by
African leaders criticize Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and call for an immediate cease-fire
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — African leaders on Friday criticized Israel for its military campaign in Gaza and called for an end to
Ukrainian Minister of Education announces intent to reduce number of universities
Oksen Lisovyi, Ukraine’s Minister of Education and Science, has proposed decreasing the number of universities in Ukraine in a recent column for
Israel-Hamas War Live Updates: Frustration Grows in Israel Over Fate of Gaza Hostages
A member of Israel’s war cabinet has exposed deep internal rifts, criticizing the prime minister and urging a longer cease-fire with Hamas
Ugandan Lord’s Resistance Army rebel commander on trial
The long-awaited trial of a child soldier-turned-commander in the notorious Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) has begun in Uganda. Thomas Kwoyelo faces more
A Ukrainian drone attack on an oil depot inside Russia causes a massive blaze, officials say
A Ukrainian drone struck an oil storage depot in western Russia on Friday, causing a massive blaze, officials said, as Kyiv’s forces
Waterford students take on global issues
Jan. 18—WATERFORD — About 40 students from a high school club traveled Thursday to Yale University’s Model United Nations conference. The 50th
Cash-in-transit heists bring terror to South Africa’s roads
Violent crime is soaring in South Africa, with audacious security van heists commonplace and the murder rate at a 20-year high. For
Iran, Pakistan strikes on each other part of longtime tensions
The week’s strikes via Iran and Pakistan on each other’s territory are part of decades of tension, which have been renewed due
Rishi Sunak urges Lords to back Rwanda bill
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has urged the House of Lords to pass his flagship Rwanda bill, as he warned peers not to
U.S. Strikes Houthis as Tensions in Middle East Rise: Israel-Hamas War Live Updates
In an expansion of hostilities rippling out from the Israel-Hamas war, Pakistan said on Thursday that it had carried out strikes inside
France ramps up weapons production for Ukraine and says Russia is scrutinizing the West’s mettle
PARIS (AP) — French manufacturers have reduced the manufacturing times for some of the weapons systems they supply to Ukraine by half
Georgia grants visa-free travel to citizens from 95 countries, not just South Koreans
Screenshot of the misleading claim shared on Facebook captured January 17, 2024 Similar Facebook posts made the same claim here, here and
Pakistan Retaliates With Strikes Inside Iran as Tensions Spill Over
In an expansion of hostilities rippling out from the Israel-Hamas war, Pakistan said on Thursday that it had carried out strikes inside
Rishi Sunak sees off Conservative rebels as MPs back Rwanda bill
Rishi Sunak has succeeded in getting his key Rwanda bill through the House of Commons after a Tory rebellion failed to materialise.
Medicine for Gaza hostages arrives as part of Qatar-brokered aid deal
According to the Qatari Foreign Ministry, medicines have arrived in the Gaza Strip and are on their way to the hostages held